The Well-Being Report
Third Monday of every month from 6:30 - 7:00pm
WDIY's Margaret McConnell with Dr. Samantha Shaak of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health host monthly roundtable discussions on the social determinants of health and the impact on communities here in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. With special guests, Margaret and Dr. Shaak present ways to encourage healthier community outcomes with wide-ranging conversations about food security, early education and stable, affordable housing.
Latest Episodes
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Richard Orlemann of Lehigh County to explore the importance of mental health services and discussion for all ages. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Erin Ludwig of LVHN about building community trust as a health network. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Dick Orlemann and Missy Wise, members of the first cohort of LVHN's ICT method, a series of trainings that encourages communities to share wisdom. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined again by Dr. Bobby Milstein to explore further how to get everyone involved in community development. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation to talk about how belonging and civic muscle can drive progress.
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Lisa Liddington and Kerri Green of LVHN about the network's opportunities for youth to learn about careers in healthcare. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kait Kelly of Community Services for Children to explore the safe spaces being created for young people in Allentown. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak listen to opinions on various areas of meaningful work and discuss their relevance in the push for community wellness. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Sherri Binder of Ripple Community Inc. and Vicky Kistler of the City of Allentown to talk about equitable housing. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, about the value of green spaces.
